Fairfield University’s Center for Climate, Coastal, and Marine Studies has launched a new podcast, The Coastal Call. The podcast brings listeners to the frontlines of impactful, institution-wide research on our changing coasts and climate. The host, Rob Nazarian, PhD, founding director of the Center for Climate, Coastal, and Marine Studies welcomes expert guests who share latest discoveries in climate and environmental studies.
The podcast spotlights faculty and student–faculty research that supports the University’s Jesuit Catholic mission of social responsibility, while fostering meaningful conversations with leading climate and coastal experts. Each episode aims to connect cutting-edge science with real-world environmental challenges.
The premiere episode features Tom Fittz, a six-time Emmy Award–winning underwater cinematographer and producer who has spent more than 30 years documenting the planet’s natural wonders.
Fitz has worked with major networks including the BBC, PBS, National Geographic, and others. His honors include four Primetime Emmy Awards for cinematography, two for outstanding series, and two BAFTA awards.
Upcoming episodes will include a conversation with Dr. Frank Nitsche, PhD, of the Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory and Columbia University Climate School, who will offer insights on the Long Island Sound among other nearby bodies of water. Additional episodes will feature Dr. Penny Vlahos, PhD, a Professor in the Department of Marine Sciences at the University of Connecticut, along with other collaborators who bring diverse expertise to the series.
As a research-based center spanning across various disciplines, the Center for Climate, Coastal, and marine Studies at Fairfield seeks to advance knowledge, support faculty and student research, and promote community outreach. To learn more about the centers mission and work visit Fairfield.edu/cccms.
The Coastal Call is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, Google Podcasts, and Podbean. For future episodes, you can tune in below:
